US EditionUS first-quarter auto sales get a lift from looming Trump tariffs
- In March, U.S. auto sales increased by 13% compared to the previous year, driven by fears of new tariffs on imported vehicles, according to multiple carmakers.
- Ford reported a 19% increase in March sales, while General Motors saw a 17% rise in first-quarter sales to 693,000 vehicles.
- As a result of upcoming tariffs, car prices may rise by more than $10,000, presenting a potential burden on consumers, analysts warn.
- President Donald Trump stated that tariffs of 25% on fully built vehicles would start April 3, while tariffs on auto parts would begin May 3.
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Winnipeg dealerships see spike in vehicle sales ahead of U.S. auto tariffs
A Winnipeg auto dealer and an industry expert both say there's been a surge in demand for vehicles ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Wednesday announcement that sweeping tariffs, including a 25 per cent levy on the Canadian automotive sector, are coming into effect.
Automakers prepare for President Trump's tariffs
Many U.S. auto dealers saw a mini buying boom at the end of March in anticipation of a 25% tariff on foreign made cars. Now, car dealers are trying to figure out what this is going to look like for customers who walk into the showroom, said Rob Smith, President Of Montgomery County-based Fitzgerald Auto Mall. News4 spoke to him by phone. “Got about 15 different brands that we’ve got to keep track of,” Smith said. “Some of them have said they mig…
In a post on X, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) calls the US tariff decision deeply regrettable. Minister of Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa believes that “the US is greatly escalating the situation.” At the same time, the Prime Minister claims that Sweden is prepared.
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